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Barbara Ann's School of Dance
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lexington, Kentucky
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 859-266-5861
- Website & schedule badance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughters love this place and we've been here every year since the first turned 4.”
From the reviews
This studio is the best! Ms. Clemmy has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment during the pandemic. My girls love dance because of the opportunities at Barbara Anns! They are challenged, but mostly they have so much fun! We are so grateful for this experience.
My daughters love this place and we've been here every year since the first turned 4. I think that this qualifies as the best dance school in Lexington
I’m a dancer here and never in a million years thought that I could do the splits
my daughter is about to go there i herd so meany good things about this place!!!
Adult ballet at Barbara Ann's School of Dance
Barbara Ann's School of Dance runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Barbara Ann's School of Dance
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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